Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
America El Salvador Horse back rider Juan Manuel Bolaños has secured the country’s first ever double gold medal in equestrian events at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador 2023, winning both the individual and overall competitions
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's "La League" project is empowering over 300 girls and young women through football, promoting autonomy, challenging gender norms, and raising awareness about health and reproductive rights, fostering leadership and dreams of professional career
Africa Central African Republic The departure of hundreds of Russian Wagner troops from the Central African Republic is part of a rotation of forces and not a withdrawal, a spokesman for the CAR presidency said on Saturday
Africa Guinea-Bissau President of the Republic defended that there is an urgent need for ECOWAS to address other forms of mobilisation of financial means at the level of each member state and with strategic partners to implement Plan of Action to Combat Terrorism 2020-2024
America Uruguay In drought-hit region Olivera, a rural school tackled their water issue by having students monitore the water chlorine levels, gaining international recognition and highlighting the importance of valuing and preserving water resources
Africa Chad Chad's National Transitional Council (NTC) adopted the draft Basic Law proposed by the government and the text will be put to a referendum in November
Africa Cameroon Specialists in sports business issues will meet in Yaounde from 16-17 September 2023 as part of the Africa sports marketing summit
America Brazil Long-awaited tax reform bill has been approved by Congress, aiming to simplify the complex tax system; if fully approved, it could potentially boost GDP growth by up to 2,39% over the next eight years
America Dominica The vehicle of well-known Dominican journalist Carlisle Jno Baptiste was set on fire yesterday at his home in Pointe Michel - he believes because of his work
Africa Gabon If re-elected in the 26 August elections, President Ali Bongo would succeed in extending his family's 55-year rule over the nation
America Cuba Thanks to the Martiana Association of Cuban Residents in Panama, with the National Co-ordinator of Solidarity with Cuba and contributions from businesspeople who supported the Cuban Revolution, the country will receive an important medical lot
Asia Azerbaijan IndiGo, Indian low-cost airline, added Baku to its route network, starting a Delhi-Baku flight on 11 August 2023, responding to growing demand for travel from India to Azerbaijan, while promoting cultural exchanges and fostering stronger bilateral ties
America Paraguay The country has presented a framework for protecting critical technological infrastructures in the state as part of the National Cybersecurity Plan